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Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

Sow the seeds, shape the space: help us create the roadmap for Buncombe County recreational future. As part of the Buncombe County Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan, County staff and their consultant team are seeking input as the County begins to identify park, recreation facility, greenway and trail, and open space needs and opportunities.

This voluntary survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be helpful for the planning team to learn about your preferences and usage as well as needs and priorities. We greatly appreciate your time and efforts to improve the quality of life in Buncombe County. Be sure to finish all questions as each is important to hearing your input.

Learn more about Buncombe County Parks and Recreation here.

Generally, what frequency do you visit Buncombe County parks?

Once a year

A few times a year

Once a month

A few times a month

Weekly

Multiple times a week

I do not typically visit Buncombe County parks

Select a response

How do you typically like to visit Buncombe County parks? (select all that apply)

Individually/Alone

With family

With my dog(s) or support animal(s)

With friends or others

I typically do not visit Buncombe County parks

Select a response

How would you rate the overall quality of Buncombe County's parks and recreation facilities you have visited in the last 12 months?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Not sure

I have not visited Buncombe County parks in the last 12 months.

Select a response

Have you or members of your household participated in an event or recreation program (sports, recreation, educational, etc.) offered by Buncombe County during the last 12 months?

Yes

Not sure

Select a response

Approximately how many different events or programs offered by Buncombe County have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

1 program or event

2-3 programs or events

4-7 programs or events

7-12 programs or events

13+ programs or events

I and/or members of my household do not participate in Buncombe County events or programs.

Select a response

What days and times do you most frequently participate or visit Buncombe County parks? (Select all that apply)

Weekday morning

Weekday daytime

Weekday evening

Weekend morning

Weekend daytime

Weekend evening

Select a response

Do you feel there is sufficient parks and/or publicly accessible open space within walking or biking distance of your residence?

Yes

Not sure

Select a response

How would you define 'walking distance'?

1/8 mile or 2–3-minute walk

1/4 mile or 5-minute walk

1/2 mile or 10-minute walk

1 mile or 20-minute walk

1-1/2 miles or 30-minute walk

Greater than 1-1/2 miles or a 30-minute walk

Select a response

Parks & Recreation

Greenway & Trails

Open Space

Open Space is undeveloped – or minimally developed – land, conserved to protect natural and cultural resources, wildlife, increase quality of life, and provide public access to passive recreational activities.

How do you like to enjoy open space in Buncombe County? (select all that apply)

I enjoy the visual aesthetic of the open spaces.

I value recreation opportunities within natural open spaces.

I support preservation of agricultural and other productive open spaces.

I support conservation and protection of natural resources.

I value protecting historical and cultural resources.

I value environmental restoration of open spaces.

I support volunteering for the long-term stewardship of open spaces.

I value open space as a tourism-related asset for our community.

Select a response

Which actions would you most like to see implemented by Buncombe County? (select all that apply)

Target areas for open space preservation that balance rural landowners and the public.

Focus on preserving agricultural lands.

Focus on protecting lands with native wildlife and plants, forests, and historic spaces.

Focus on acquiring new lands for open space and public use.

Partner with landowners to protect rural lands with conservation easements.

Create a complete inventory of open space quality, wildlife habitats, and cultural resources.

Select a response

Prioritization Questions

Please use this section to share any comments or suggestions about Buncombe County parks, recreation facilities, recreation programs or special events, greenways, trails, or open space.

Are any members of your household under the age of 18?

Yes

Select a response

Which of the following best describes you?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Other

Select a response

Which of the following best describes you?

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

Select a response

Are any members of your household disabled (e.g., physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional development, or some combination of these) ?

Yes

Select a response

Buncombe County Parks

Buncombe County Sports Park
Lake Julian
Charles D. Owen Park
Hominy Valley Park
Collier Cove Nature Preserve

River Parks

Corcoran Paige River Park
Alexander River Park
Bent Creek River Park
Glenn Bridge River Park
Hominy Creek River Park
Ledges Whitewater Park
Walnut Island River Park

Fields

Karpen Soccer Fields
North Buncombe Fields

Pools

Erwin Pool
Hominy Valley Pool
North Buncombe Pool
Owen Pool
Cane Creek Pool

County Owned Community Centers

Big Ivy Community Center
Sandy Mush Community Center
Bent Creek Community Center

Click on the image below to learn more about the Open Space Bond.

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Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

Generally, what frequency do you visit Buncombe County parks?

How do you typically like to visit Buncombe County parks? (select all that apply)

How would you rate the overall quality of Buncombe County's parks and recreation facilities you have visited in the last 12 months?

Have you or members of your household participated in an event or recreation program (sports, recreation, educational, etc.) offered by Buncombe County during the last 12 months?

Approximately how many different events or programs offered by Buncombe County have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

What days and times do you most frequently participate or visit Buncombe County parks? (Select all that apply)

Do you feel there is sufficient parks and/or publicly accessible open space within walking or biking distance of your residence?

How would you define 'walking distance'?

Select ALL reasons that prevent you or other members of your household from visiting parks, trails, open space, or participating in recreation programs or events in Buncombe County?

Parks & Recreation

What are your five (5) most important amenities you desire in a park?

Which of the following activities would you like to participate in? (Select all that apply)

Greenway & Trails

What amenities do you desire most along greenways and trails? (select all that apply)

What improvements to greenway and trails are most important to you and your household? (select all that apply)

Open Space

How do you like to enjoy open space in Buncombe County? (select all that apply)

Which actions would you most like to see implemented by Buncombe County? (select all that apply)

Prioritization Questions

What are the most important outcomes you would like to see from the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan? (select all that apply)

Please use this section to share any comments or suggestions about Buncombe County parks, recreation facilities, recreation programs or special events, greenways, trails, or open space.

Which community do you live in?

What is your age?

Are any members of your household under the age of 18?

Which of the following best describes you?

Which of the following best describes you?

Are any members of your household disabled (e.g., physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional development, or some combination of these) ?

Buncombe County Parks

River Parks

Fields

Pools

County Owned Community Centers

Click on the image below to learn more about the Open Space Bond.

Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

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Generally, what frequency do you visit Buncombe County parks?

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How do you typically like to visit Buncombe County parks? (select all that apply)

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How would you rate the overall quality of Buncombe County's parks and recreation facilities you have visited in the last 12 months?

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Have you or members of your household participated in an event or recreation program (sports, recreation, educational, etc.) offered by Buncombe County during the last 12 months?

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Approximately how many different events or programs offered by Buncombe County have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

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What days and times do you most frequently participate or visit Buncombe County parks? (Select all that apply)

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Do you feel there is sufficient parks and/or publicly accessible open space within walking or biking distance of your residence?

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How would you define 'walking distance'?

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Select ALL reasons that prevent you or other members of your household from visiting parks, trails, open space, or participating in recreation programs or events in Buncombe County?

Parks & Recreation

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What are your five (5) most important amenities you desire in a park?

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Which of the following activities would you like to participate in? (Select all that apply)

Greenway & Trails

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What amenities do you desire most along greenways and trails? (select all that apply)

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What improvements to greenway and trails are most important to you and your household? (select all that apply)

Open Space

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How do you like to enjoy open space in Buncombe County? (select all that apply)

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Which actions would you most like to see implemented by Buncombe County? (select all that apply)

Prioritization Questions

Question title

What are the most important outcomes you would like to see from the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan? (select all that apply)

Question title

Please use this section to share any comments or suggestions about Buncombe County parks, recreation facilities, recreation programs or special events, greenways, trails, or open space.

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Which community do you live in?

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What is your age?

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Are any members of your household under the age of 18?

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Which of the following best describes you?

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Which of the following best describes you?

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Are any members of your household disabled (e.g., physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional development, or some combination of these) ?

Buncombe County Parks​

River Parks

Fields

Pools

County Owned Community Centers

Click on the image below to learn more about the Open Space Bond.

Buncombe County Parks